First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 22 November 2020 · 04:45 local in London
2020-11-22 04:45 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:45 local time in London on 22 November. Half of the visible disc is lit, and the terminator cuts across the middle. Long shadows make craters along the dividing line stand out.
Moon altitude
-51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Nov
2020
Viewing tips
- Look along the terminator for the strongest crater shadows.
- The Moon is highest in the evening during this phase.
- Binoculars are enough to see major craters and maria.
Visibility, honestly
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
First Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 04:45 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:43
Next moonset
23:39
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2020
30
Full Moon
Below horizon09:30 local · Mon, Mon 30 Nov · Moon -12°
Dec 2020
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:37 local · Tue, Tue 8 Dec · Moon 11°
Dec 2020
14
New Moon
Not visible16:17 local · Mon, Mon 14 Dec · Moon -5°
Dec 2020
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:41 local · Mon, Mon 21 Dec · Moon 0°